Children's Book Rubric

Student Name: ________________________________________

CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
Book Cover Title page has a Title page has title, Title page has 2 of Title page has fewer
graphic or fancy author's name, and the 3 required than 2 of the required
lettering, has title, a picture. elements. Page elements and is
author's name, and lacks creativity. messy.
a picture.
(5 pts) (4 pts) (3 pts) (2 pts)
Neatness The final draft of the The final draft of the The final draft of the The final draft is not
story is readable, story is readable, story is readable and neat or attractive. It
clean, neat and neat and attractive, some of the pages looks like the student
attractive. but lacks overall are attractive. It just wanted to get it
professionalism of looks like parts of it done and didn't care
presentation. might have been what it looked like.
done in a hurry.
(5 pts) (4 pts) (2 pts) (1 pt)
Organization The story is very The story is pretty The story is a little Ideas seem to be
well organized. One well organized. One hard to follow. The randomly arranged.
idea follows another idea may seem out transitions are
in a logical of place. Clear sometimes not clear.
sequence with clear transitions are used.
transitions.
(5 pts) (4 pts) (2 pts) (1 pt)
Sentences Rich variety in Some variety in Simple and/or Incorrect or
sentence structure sentence structure awkward sentence incomplete sentences
and length. Goes and length. structure, but some used throughout
beyond basic use of sentences may not story.
the language. be correct.
Sentences are
correct and
complete.
(5 pts) (4 pts) (2 pts) (1 pt)
Grammatical Excellent structure Many correctly used Many incorrectly Few sentences are
correctness and accuracy. verbs and used grammatical structurally correct
Above average use grammatical elements and and are generally
of verbs and other structures with some structure. Many incomprehensible.
grammatical major errors elementary
elements. mistakes.
(5 pts) (4 pts) (2 pts) (1 pt)

Figurative Excellent variety of Some variety of Lacks some Lacks basic figurative
Language figurative language figurative language figurative language language (1 example)
(5 or more (4 examples) with (3 examples) and and mistakes
examples) with no few mistakes some mistakes throughout
mistakes
(5 pts) (4 pts) (2 pts) (1 pt)
Task Student has Student has Student has Student has
Completion completed 25 pages completed 20 pages completed 15 pages completed 10 or less
to their story, with to their story, with with pictures. pages to their story.
pictures, and typed pictures.
text.
(5 pts) (4 pts) (2pts) (1 pt)

Sub-total: _________ /35 Points + Any Extra Credit:

Comments:
 Children’s Book Project

This project is the culminating project for cell cycle, mitosis and meiosis unit. It is to be
an original children’s story for elementary students. Remember you must connect the cell
cycle, mitosis and meiosis into one story use point of view, figurative language, and plot
sequence in this story. Use vocabulary that you know will be kid friendly and would be
found in a children’s storybook. A word to the wise: Be careful to use new words
correctly. You will lose credit if you use words incorrectly, just put figurative language in
the story randomly. Be mindful that this is a children’s book and do not put anything
inappropriate in the story nor in the pictures.

You must include in your book:

1. 25 separate pages of the story with pictures illustrating what is written on that
page.
2. You should have figurative language that flows in the story as well as enhances the
story.
Example: I heard a loud BANG!, and I ran to see what is was.
3. You must have a cover page that is neat and gives a clue to what your story is about.
Use bold lettering to make it look like a real children’s book.
4. Use a vivid vocabulary. Use words that will make the story come to life.
5. You must use at least 5 examples of figurative language.
6. You must also tell the story using 1st person, 3rd person (omniscient, limited, or
objective) point of view.
7. Colorful and appealing to children
8. This assignment is worth 35 points total. Earn every point you can!!!! So be
CREATIVE!

Note: Any use of plagiarism and/or relying on friends/family to write this for you is not
using what you have learned in class to complete the project and is considered CHEATING.
You will receive a ZERO for the assignment and will be unable to turn anything in to make
up the points. Please use your creativity in completing this project! You are being graded
on what you have learned, NOT WHAT YOU GET FROM SOME OTHER SOURCE!